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Drayton Hall Review
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Drayton Hall
- Address: 3380 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley, SC | Map It
- Phone: 843/769-2600
- www.draytonhall.org
- Category: Houses/Mansions
- Location: West Ashley
Fodor's Review:
Considered the nation's finest example of unspoiled Georgian-Palladian architecture, this mansion is the only plantation house on the Ashley River to have survived the Civil War. A National Trust historic site, built between 1738 and 1742, it's an invaluable lesson in history as well as in architecture. Drayton Hall has been left unfurnished to highlight the original plaster moldings, opulent hand-carved woodwork, and other ornamental details. Watch Connections, which details the conditions under which slaves were brought from Africa. You can also see copies of documents that recorded the buying and selling of local slaves. Tours depart on the hour; guides are known for their in-depth knowledge of the era.
- Cost: $14
- Open: Mar.-Oct., daily 9:30-4; Nov.-Feb., daily 9:30-3
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Good value, pure history
Posted by emarie22 from North Carolina on 9/25/08
Drayton Hall is less expensive than the surrounding plantations, and more authentic, with the original house still standing. Guides are friendly and informative, providing a nice mix of history and culture, with amusing anecdotes of the family history. There are also picnic tables and two walks to explore.
Perfect for history buffs
Posted by cbr from Florida on 7/31/08
This tour was part of the Heritage pass but was on the list anyway. The tour guide was informative and this home gave us the most insight into the area.
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